Java Engineer - Equity Volatility in London - Millennium

WorksHub; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Java Engineer to join their global team focused on Equities Volatility Risk systems. The successful candidate will work closely with developers and stakeholders to build real-time pricing and risk systems, requiring strong Java skills and a solid understanding of trading functionalities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience with Java backend development.
• Deep understanding of concurrent, multi-threaded application environments.
• Knowledge of Unix/Linux is required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain real-time equities pricing and risk systems.
• Write documentation and test code using approved frameworks.
• Potentially code in and learn UI technologies.

Skills

Java backend development

Object-Oriented design

Unit & Integration testing

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Communication

Team player

Education

B.S. in Computer Science

B.S. in Mathematics

B.S. in Physics

B.S. in Financial Engineering

Job description

Java Engineer - Equity Volatility

The successful candidate will join a global team that designs and develops Equities Volatility Risk, PnL, and Market data systems. The candidate will work hands-on with other developers, QA, and production support teams. The team interacts with key stakeholders such as Portfolio Managers, Middle Office, and Risk Managers. Must be a very strong hands-on developer with a good understanding of pricing and risk functionalities of trading systems. Excellent communication skills and being a team player are essential. Experience working in a Unix/Linux environment is required. Experience with cloud and containerization technologies is a plus.

Principal Responsibilities

• Build and maintain real-time equities pricing and risk systems
• Potentially code in and learn UI technologies
• Write documentation
• Test code using approved frameworks

Qualifications/Skills

• Minimum of 5 years' experience with Java backend development
• Deep understanding of concurrent, multi-threaded application environments
• Expertise in Object-Oriented design, Design Patterns, Unit & Integration testing
• Experience with distributed caching and replication technologies
• Experience with equities, derivatives, convertibles is preferred
• Knowledge of Python is a plus
• Knowledge of Unix/Linux
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum development methodologies
• Front-end UI technologies such as JavaScript and HTML5 are desirable
• B.S. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Financial Engineering
• Demonstrates thoroughness and strong ownership of work
• Good team player with a willingness to participate and help others
• Excellent communication skills